A guide to choosing the Perfect


Christmas Tree •


What better way to celebrate the festive season than with the most glorious Christmas tree. But other than size, what are the things to consider when buying your Christmas centrepiece?


Each tree species can be a little different in size, scent and needle retention so it’s diffi cult to know which Christmas tree to buy.


Norway Spruce Considered the traditional


Christmas tree, the Norway Spruce is best known for: • A wonderful shape and an abundance of branches – great for hanging lots of decorations!


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A lovely ‘Christmassy’ scent that's perfect at this time of year


Who does it suit? With a long lasting scent and a traditional shape, Norway spruce are perfect for those who appreciate the classic look and smell of Christmas.


Tips To help your spruce retain its needles you need to place it


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away from any radiators/fi res and water it every day.


Nordmann Fir The star qualities of a


Nordmann fi r are: • Having soft foliage and an even shape – making it a joy to decorate!


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Glossy, dark green needles that have a whitish/light blue underside


Who does it suit? With its big needles which are lovely and soft, Nordmann fi r are perfect for those with young children.


Tips You will need a big space to show


off a Nordmann fi r in its full glory. For a 6ft tall


tree allow approximately 5ft space.


Lodgepole Pine The Lodgepole pine is an


ideal Christmas tree due to its: •


Branches that point upwards which hold a wonderful pine scent


Bushy appearance and luscious long green needles


Who does it suit? With the best needle retention of them all, Lodgepole pines are perfect for those who like a long festive season and decorate their tree as early as possible.


Tips High ceilings are a must for this tree; make sure you measure the height of your room where you plan to put the tree before you go pick one up from the forest!


Why Buy A Real Tree? 1. Real trees use 10 times fewer materials and fi ve times less energy than artifi cial trees.


2. They are completely biodegradable.


3. They are grown in the UK


4. A tree is planted for every tree harvested


5. You’ll have a free baby sapling, to plant your own tree


Words by the Forestry Commission


Image courtesy of Forestry Commission, Crown Copyright


Image courtesy of Forestry Commission, Crown Copyright


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